Shuar

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Chicham, Chiwaro, Jivaro, Shuara, Siurra, Siwora, Xivaro, “Jibaro” (pej.)

Shuar Chicham

42,300 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 61,900 (2012 UNSD).

Morona-Santiago province: east of Cuenca city.

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5* (Developing). Recognized language (2008, Constitution, Article 2).

SOV; 13 consonants and 8 vowels (4 oral, 4 nasal).

Also use Spanish [spa]. Used as L2 by Achuar-Shiwiar [acu], Waorani [auc].

Taught as subject in some primary schools. Literature. Radio. Dictionary. Bible: 2010.

Latin script [Latn].

Different from Achuar Jívaro [acu] of Peru. Preferred ethnic autonym: Shuar. Traditional religion, Christian.